Chopping block

Finally decided to make a chopping block out of some scraps, using Jarrah, Tasmanian Oak and Merbau. I’d figured out the basic “how to” and just went ahead. I particularly like the light flecs in the Merbau grain. Finished with vegetable oil.

As a side note I used Tite Bond II and I’m not sure if this was the best option long term. What’s everyone else out there using to glue their blocks together?

the board looks great and I love the pattern. I may just have to borrow the idea. I have a couple of recommendations. Do not finish your boards with vegetable oil because the oil will go rancid, instead use Butcher Block Oil or Mineral Oil (this is what I use and it is the cheapest). Than I use Tite Bond III because it is water proof and it is FDA approved for food contact surfaces. I love making Boards and you can say I am addicted.. If you have any other questions please message me!!

Very nice pattern and wood choices : ) I’ve made hundreds of boards using TBII , with no problems at all. Stay away from TBIII if using light colored woods because it dries dark and will show the slightest gap in your glue lines. I second the motion in favor of Mineral Oil over vegetable oils : )

Well done, Over 250 bosrd here I always use III. I do 50/50 cut of General Finishes Salad Bow Finish if they want it shinny. If matt finish is requested I soak it with mineral Oil and the put Bees wax on it.